What It B Like
Freddie Gibbs Lyrics


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You can take it how you wanna take it homie
Yea you hear the record spinnin'
So you know I'm gettin' money got a spot
Can't another nigga come and take it from me
Now you wanna sideline, fucked up
Lookin' funny
And I'm flossin' in the 68' oldsmols
Subtract another booty
Blowin' fruity with yo' hoes
You wanna be like me but
You making that no flow
I got some dealers that'll hit you
Up for that rose gold
I'm fresh up outta Indiana nigga
Gary to be exact
Got my ticket with this rappin' through
Gary up on my back
I'm in business with them nigga that
Keep a clip in the gat knees on the lac
Catch you in the kitchen whippin the crack
I'm a come up on some swishas
And twist up anotha sack
Got your girl leavin with her
She wonderin' where she at
What she said up in the Jag
If she let a nigga stab
But if not I put that bitch in the cab
I'll see ya later babe

All my thug ass nigga, what it be like
All my down ass hoes, what it be like
No I don't fuck around ho, what it be like
You know I bust down ho, what it be like
All my East coast nigga, what it be like
All my West coast nigga, what it be like
All my dirty South nigga, what it be like
All my Midwest nigga, what it be like

Say nigga what it be like
Wanna go to war with me you
Better get your G's right
I'm a bout to show 'em
What these GI streets like
Broad day to midnight
Better keep your heat tight
2: 11 1-8-7 semi-automatic weapon
Make a nigga get to steppin'
I don't care what set he reppin'
Bustin' in my own discretion
Bout to teach that ass a lesson
I be getting threatened by
These lame brain niggas
But I never sweat 'em
Real niggas show me love in the hood
I ain't never got problems cause I
Got plugs in the hood
You might see me politickin' with
Them thugs in the hood
That's the type of shit I does in the hood
Middle-finger to you bitch ass niggas
Dog ass hoes y'all can keep on hatin' and
Thinkin' we gettin dough
The G's at my show they rush the front row
Throw they sets in the air
Let a mothafucka know

All my Vice Lord nigga, what it be like
All my GD nigga, what it be like
All my Black Stone nigga, what it be like
All my Renegade nigga, what it be like
All my Latin King nigga, what it be like
All my Crip gang nigga, what it C like




All my Blood gang nigga, what it B like
We all the same gang nigga, what it be like

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Freddie Gibbs's song "What It B Like" convey a sense of confidence and pride in his success and reputation. He starts by addressing someone who may be envious or trying to imitate him, emphasizing that his spot is secure and no one can take it from him. He boasts about his luxurious lifestyle, riding in a '68 Oldsmobile and enjoying the company of multiple women. Gibbs also mentions his connections to drug dealers who can provide him with valuable assets like rose gold. He proudly represents his hometown of Gary, Indiana, and credits his success in the music industry to the support he received from his community. Gibbs showcases his no-nonsense attitude towards anyone threatening him, highlighting his readiness to defend himself with a semi-automatic weapon. He dismisses his haters and asserts that real people in his neighborhood show him love and respect. The lyrics also acknowledge various gang affiliations and emphasize a sense of unity among different gang members.


Line by Line Meaning

You can take it how you wanna take it homie
You have the freedom to interpret this situation however you want, my friend.


Yea you hear the record spinnin'
I know you're listening to my music.


So you know I'm gettin' money got a spot
I'm making money and I have a secure place for myself.


Can't another nigga come and take it from me
No one else can come and steal what I've earned.


Now you wanna sideline, fucked up
You're jealous and feeling left out now.


Lookin' funny
You appear ridiculous or absurd.


And I'm flossin' in the 68' oldsmols
I'm proudly showing off in my classic 1968 Oldsmobile.


Subtract another booty
Get rid of another person who is of no value.


Blowin' fruity with yo' hoes
I'm smoking weed and enjoying myself with your women.


You wanna be like me but
You aspire to be like me, but...


You making that no flow
You lack the talent and skill that I possess.


I got some dealers that'll hit you
I have connections with drug dealers who can harm you.


Up for that rose gold
They will take your rose gold jewelry from you.


I'm fresh up outta Indiana nigga
I come from Indiana, my friend.


Gary to be exact
To be precise, I come from Gary, Indiana.


Got my ticket with this rappin' through
I found success and made money by rapping.


Gary up on my back
I carry the pride and reputation of Gary with me.


I'm in business with them nigga that
I'm involved in deals and collaborations with those individuals who


Keep a clip in the gat knees on the lac
Own guns and luxurious Cadillac cars with hydraulics.


Catch you in the kitchen whippin the crack
I'll find you selling and preparing cocaine in the kitchen.


I'm a come up on some swishas
I'll acquire some cigar wraps (to roll marijuana joints).


And twist up anotha sack
And roll another bag of marijuana.


Got your girl leavin with her
I have your girlfriend leaving with her.


She wonderin' where she at
She's confused and lost about her current situation.


What she said up in the Jag
What did she say while in the Jaguar car?


If she let a nigga stab
If she engaged in sexual activity with another man.


But if not I put that bitch in the cab
If not, I will send that woman home in a taxi.


I'll see ya later babe
I will bid farewell to her for now.


All my thug ass nigga, what it be like
All my tough, street-smart individuals, how is life treating you?


All my down ass hoes, what it be like
All the loyal women by my side, how are you doing?


No I don't fuck around ho, what it be like
No, I don't mess around with disrespectful women, what is your situation?


You know I bust down ho, what it be like
You are aware that I can afford expensive things, what's your status?


All my East coast nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the East coast, how are things?


All my West coast nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the West coast, how are you doing?


All my dirty South nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the Southern states, how's life treating you?


All my Midwest nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the Midwest, how are things going?


Say nigga what it be like
Tell me, my friend, how is life treating you?


Wanna go to war with me you
If you want to engage in conflict with me, you


Better get your G's right
You better be prepared and have your gang members ready.


I'm a bout to show 'em
I'm about to demonstrate and prove to them.


What these GI streets like
What it's like living and surviving in these streets.


Broad day to midnight
During all hours of the day, from morning until midnight.


Better keep your heat tight
Make sure you have your firearm close by and ready to use.


2: 11 1-8-7 semi-automatic weapon
Reference to a criminal code for murder, using a semi-automatic gun.


Make a nigga get to steppin'
It will make someone quickly leave or retreat.


I don't care what set he reppin'
I am not concerned with the gang or group he is affiliated with.


Bustin' in my own discretion
I discharge my firearm as I see fit, without permission or rules.


Bout to teach that ass a lesson
I'm about to give him a harsh and valuable experience.


I be getting threatened by
I often receive threats from


These lame brain niggas
These unintelligent and foolish individuals.


But I never sweat 'em
But I never worry or fear them.


Real niggas show me love in the hood
Authentic individuals in the neighborhood appreciate and support me.


I ain't never got problems cause I
I never have issues because


Got plugs in the hood
I have connections and influential people in the neighborhood.


You might see me politickin' with
You might witness me socializing with


Them thugs in the hood
Those gangsters and criminals from the neighborhood.


That's the type of shit I does in the hood
That's the kind of activities I engage in while in the neighborhood.


Middle-finger to you bitch ass niggas
I'm showing disrespect and contempt towards you weak individuals.


Dog ass hoes y'all can keep on hatin' and
You shallow and disloyal women can continue hating and


Thinkin' we gettin dough
Believing that we are making money.


The G's at my show they rush the front row
The gang members at my concert eagerly make their way to the front row.


Throw they sets in the air
They show their gang signs and symbols in the air.


Let a mothafucka know
To inform and make it clear to everyone.


All my Vice Lord nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the Vice Lords gang, how are things?


All my GD nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the Gangster Disciples gang, how are you doing?


All my Black Stone nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the Black P. Stones gang, what's happening?


All my Renegade nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the Renegade faction, what's going on?


All my Latin King nigga, what it be like
All my friends from the Latin Kings gang, how's life treating you?


All my Crip gang nigga, what it C like
All my friends from the Crips gang, how are things going?


All my Blood gang nigga, what it B like
All my friends from the Bloods gang, how are you doing?


We all the same gang nigga, what it be like
We all belong to the same gang, my friend, so what's happening?




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Awchshonear

[Verse 1: Freddie Gibbs]
You can take it how you wanna take it homie
Yeah, you hear the record spinnin'
So you know I'm gettin' money
Got a spot, can't another nigga come and take it from me
Now you on the sideline, fucked up, lookin' funny
And I'm flossin' in the 68' oldsmo'
Attractin' hella booty, blowin' fruity with yo' hoes
You wanna be like me but you ain't making that dough fold
I got some dealers that'll hit you up for that rose gold
I'm fresh up outta Indiana nigga
Gary to be exact
Got my ticket with this rappin' threw Gary up on my back
I'm in business with them nigga that keep a clip in the gat
Ds on the lac
Catch you in the kitchen whippin' the crack
I'ma come up on some swishas and twist up anotha sack
Got your girl leavin' wit her, she wonderin' where she at
What she said up in the Jag, if she let a nigga stab
But if not I put that bitch in the cab
I'll see ya later babe

[Chorus]
All my thug ass nigga, what it be like
All my down ass hoes, what it be like
No I don't fuck around ho, what it be like
You know I bust down ho, what it be like
All my East coast nigga, what it be like
All my West coast nigga, what it be like
All my dirty South nigga, what it be like
All my Midwest nigga, what it be like

[Verse 2]
Verse two
Say nigga what it be like
Wanna go to war with me you better get your G's right
I'm a bout to show 'em what these G.I. streets like
Broad day to midnight
Better keep your heat tight
2:11 1-8-7 semi-automatic weapon
Make a nigga get to steppin'
I don't care what set he reppin'
Bustin' in my own discretion
Bout to teach that ass a lesson
I be getting threatened by these lame brain niggas
But I never sweat 'em
Real niggas show me love in the hood
I ain't never got problems cause I got plugs in the hood
You might see me politickin' with them thugs in the hood
That's the type of shit I does in the hood
Middle-finger to you bitch ass niggas
Dog ass hoes
Y'all can keep on hatin' and Fakin, We gettin dough
The G's at my show
They rush the front row
Throw they sets in the air
Let a mothafucka know

[Chorus]
All my Vice Lord nigga, what it be like
All my G.D. nigga, what it be like
All my Black Stone nigga, what it be like
All my Renegade nigga, what it be like
All my Latin King nigga, what it be like
All my Crip gang nigga, what it C like
All my Blood gang nigga, what it B like
We all the same gang nigga, what it be like



All comments from YouTube:

𝙍𝘼𝙄𝙉𝙔𝙎𝙀𝘼𝙎𝙊𝙉

This goes so fucking hard. In my eyes he's the G.O.A.T 🐰⭐

tylerdeheer

Still bangs 11 years deep 🔥🔥🔥

12ty Gg

Still one of his hardest tracks I CANT STOP COMING BACK

Marcus Rangel

love this freddie long live gibbs the 🐐

owen j

Damn he's come so far but this is still hard

Alexander Redhorse

what you talking about, this go harder than the new shit

craft 1234

@Alexander Redhorse nah sorry, the new shit is way better but freddie was still good back then

optimus prime

@craft 1234 not better than this song tho

craft 1234

@optimus prime um yes his new songs are 30 times better then this

Swizz Beats

This is faaaaav ,new drops alsoo ❗️

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